PROS: Advantages to Choosing an All-Inclusive Honeymoon Resort
- Easy. After making 1,001 decisions about the wedding, you can stop stressing. At an all-inclusive, all the basics are provided -- a room, meals, on-site activities
- One price. Paying upfront helps a couple to stay within a budget
- Peaceful. Honeymoon-oriented all-inclusive resorts are adults-only, which means your stay won't be interrupted by screaming kids
- Picturesque. All-inclusive resorts are known for their scenic locations
- Water wonderlands. Beaches and pools are designed for lazing around
- Private pleasures. Top-of-the-line accommodations feature a Jacuzzi for two and/or a private plunge pool
- Meals and beverages. Food, including snacks and beverages, is plentiful
- Activities. Free fitness activities and games
- Cashless. No need to carry money around
- No shlepping. You'll unpack once and settle in, rather than rushing to get from place to place
- Au naturel. Some adult all-inclusive resorts offer private clothing-optional areas
- Compatible guests. Opportunity to meet and make friends with other newlyweds
- Vows. Many all-inclusive resorts offer a free wedding ceremony to couples who book a honeymoon that lasts a certain number of nights
- No escape. Many all-inclusive resorts are located in isolated spots remote from major cities and attractions
- Mindless. Limited exposure to local arts, culture, politics
- Potentially expensive. Booking can be confusing, as there may be many different room categories (cheapest is never the best)
- Homogenous. Few opportunities to meet local people other than all-inclusive employees
- Tempting extras. Spa and salon treatments are not included in the price and off-site excursions may be available for an additional fee
- Fair fare. Food can be mediocre
- No reason to stay up late. Entertainment is amateurish
- Souvenir-free. No place to shop
- Chips are down. No casino
- Tips appreciated. Although tips are advertised as included, staff rarely refuses and always appreciates them
- Inauthentic. Can feel ersatz, like a theme park for grownups
